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Photo of McCowan Retirement Residence
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McCowan Retirement Residence has been my home for the past three years. The staff here are friendly, caring, and conscientious. My fellow residents are also very friendly and easy to get along with. The...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My mom has been there a week now. They made sure she had someone to sit with at lunch right from day one. She has enjoyed activities she would never had done in the past. They staff are friendly, attentive...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Whether you've lived here for years or are new to the area, if you are looking for a charming location for your care—free retirement years, Amica at Whitby offers the best of all worlds. Imagine all the things you love about quaint, vibrant, historic towns, blended with the modern conveniences of...
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We chose Lynde Creek Manor because they had better nursing care for the assisted living portion of the facility. I was also able to get more PSW help for no money, nursing care was provided at a higher...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Amica at Swan Lake, a glorious rental retirement residence located on the tranquil shores of Swan Lake in the heart of Markham, Ontario —— offering the uniqueness and benefits of both urban and country living. Warm and inviting Amica at Swan Lake overlooks a panorama of walking trails...
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My mother has lived at Sunrise of Unionville since the [date removed]. Our family is very happy with the care our mother has received from the day she arrived. As time has gone on Mom's care needs have...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunrise specializes in Memory Care. On top of our team of Designated Care Managers, we also have a team of Life Enrichment Managers who are specifically hired to provide that one-to-one companionship care to our residents in the Reminiscence Neighbourhood. They perform activities specific to the...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Quality, variety and elegance define the living experience provided at Stouffville Creek Retirement Residence. You will have a feeling of comfort and warmth, a feeling of belonging the moment you step through the doors. Our residence combines a luxurious, yet relaxed setting with the security...
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My Aunt has been at White Cliffe now for over 2 years and considers White Cliffe Home. The staff has been exceptional through Covid in taking care of her having in place proceedures to keep the seniors from...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in a beautiful setting, White Cliffe Terrace Retirement Residence is located in the growing community of Courtice. With its blend of farmland, charming neighborhoods, business, shopping districts and parks, all within an easy commute of the GTA, it is the ideal place for inspired senior...
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They are very friendly and pleasant. The care services, is often short staffed. There was good interaction with the staff. The nursing staff was great.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Clean, comfortable accommodations; friendly, helpful, caring staff (consistent); fun, appropriate activities, and special events planned throughout the year. Moll Berczy Haus has been the ideal residence for...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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My father has lived at Buckingham Manor since April 2017, although Stouffville is a bit of a jaunt from Oshawa it was always a pleasant drive. The staff there are excellent, PSW's, [names removed] Nurses,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Buckingham Manor is an assisted living community nestled in downtown Stouffville, ON. Conveniently located in the downtown core, Buckingham Manor can be accessed easily by public transit or the nearby highways that run close to the downtown area. Nearby Memorial Park, Thicketwood Park and Byers...
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It was truly a blessing to find Alexis Lodge. The intimate house setting is definitely what we were looking for and is the perfect place for my mother who has dementia. She has been able to adapt quite...
Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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We had my mother at Traditions for about two years and I highly recommend this wonderful place for your aging parents. [Name removed] and her amazing staff are caring and treat every resident here with love,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I think it's very good. They have been reliable and helpful. We haven't had any complaints so far. We have been happy with their service.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
All the benefits of home style surroundings yet fully equipped with assistive devices for Retirement Living & Long Term care in a relaxed and loving environment licensed by the RHRA. Offering a high ratio of dedicated Personal Support Workers per resident allows us to provide generous...
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Photo of Emma Place Senior Living
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Centennial Retirement Home
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Glenn Martin Manor Inc
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Wynfield
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Ajax

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Ajax

Amica Bayview Village in North York, ON

4.5
It's great. They don't give anyone the hook, they bring in the care, and they can age in place. The Amica at Bayview Gardens is a bit fancier, and they offer a higher level of luxury. I didn't realize they were even an option, so it's something to consider. But we certainly are happy with this ...
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Lynde Creek Manor in Whitby, ON

5.0
Lynde Creek is very nice and has a bright, welcoming feel every time we visit. The staff is great and so far, we have had a good experience here. We are so thankful.

McCowan Retirement Residence in Toronto, ON

4.4
My mum and dad moved into MRR in June 2018. My dad always had wonderful things to say about the place and the staff. After the year of 2021 our family has had, I have to agree. Through Covid and staff changes, the quality of care and service has always been front and centre. I can’t sing enough ...
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Cost of nursing homes in Ajax, ON

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Ajax, ON

$4,895/mo

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